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Consumer Protection and Disclosure Policy

This blog is a personal blog. We may accept forms of cash advertising, paid insertions or other forms of compensation. This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. We believe in honesty of relationship, opinion, and identity. Any advertising space, or paid content will be clearly identified as such.

We may be compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though we might receive compensation for our posts or advertisements, we always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, and experiences. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely our own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider, or party in question.

Disclaimer

The contents of McSquareDoodles.com does not constitute veterinarian advice. Please consult with your veterinarian who is best informed on the exact needs of your dog.

We have used the dog training tips and advice we share with our personal dogs. Not all of these ideas may be right for you or your dog. We are not professional dog trainers. While you may draw inspiration from our posts, please consult a professional dog trainer who understands you and your dog to reach your training goals.

A note about how I view my expertise…

I’m an expert on my two dogs, although Bernie and Lizzie might argue that my expert status waivers from time-to-time.

Bernie was my first dog ever. Year one with him taught me a great deal, especially all the things D-O-G that I did not know. When I started this blog, we had just brought Lizzie home. I wanted an outlet to share what I was learning about dogs because I figured there were other first-time dog moms and dads out there struggling with dog food choices, training ideas & inspiration, and how to enrich their dog’s life. And I do love a good research project!

If there’s one definitive thing that I’ve learned about dogs, it’s that dogs need a customized group of professionals who will act as advocates for them. Veterinarians. Dog Trainers. Animal Behavior Consultants. Groomers. Dog Walkers. Just to name a few. Each dog will have a different set of people, but dogs need and deserve the support of more than just their human parents.

These canine professionals didn’t choose these careers for the big bucks. They’re in their niche because they want to advise you on how to help your dog live his best life. It’s one thing to read a dog blog for ideas, reassurance, inspiration. You can ask questions and gather information. I link to reputable sources in my blog posts, so readers can follow the bread crumbs as they pursue their dog research project. But please recognize that I am not an expert on your dog.

If your dog is struggling with health or behavior issues, or anything else, then I highly recommend finding the right dog professional to visit. Their services are worth much more than they’re charging.

I have heard from some readers that they struggled to find a dog trainer. If this is you, then please check out the 46-page book Fetching the Perfect Dog Trainer: Getting the Best for You and Your Dog by Katenna Jones. It’s a quick read that will guide you on where to look for dog trainers near you.

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If you have any questions about these policies, please email us at irene@mcsquaredoodles.com.